Location of knock sensor

JESSEB

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2001 KIA SPORTAGE

Engine Mechanical problem
2001 Kia Sportage 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

Where is the location of the knock sensor on the Sportage?

Saturday, March 14th, 2009 AT 12:29 PM

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KEN L

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Hello,

The knock sensor is located right above the oil filter and looks like this (below)

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken

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Monday, February 19th, 2018 AT 12:47 PM

WINKSCOLA

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1998 KIA SPORTAGE

98 kia sportage- where is the knock sensor located?

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Monday, February 19th, 2018 AT 12:49 PM (Merged)

RASMATAZ

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Right Side of Engine (Next to Oil Filter)

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Monday, February 19th, 2018 AT 12:49 PM (Merged)

ARICHARDS1028

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1999 KIA SPORTAGE
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Engine Performance problem
1999 Kia Sportage 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 125000 miles

where is the knock sensor located

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Monday, February 19th, 2018 AT 12:49 PM (Merged)

BLUELIGHTNIN6

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If you have a 2.0 DOHC the knock sensor is on the passenger side of the block. From the underneath side of the vehicle you remove the support bracket that holds up the intake manifold. And its right behind it. You have to use a small tool to pull the wire clip from the harness and it then pulls apart.